Birth date: Dec 2, 1950 Death date: Feb 15, 2025
John Clarence Closs, 74, of Decatur, Illinois, passed away peacefully on February 15, 2025, with his family at his side at Imboden Creek Senior Living. John was born in Decatur on December 2, 1950, the son of Melvin and Esther (A Read Obituary
I was walking my dog at the park this morning and for some unexplained reason a memory of John popped in my head. When I came home I decided to Google him to see how he was doing. Never did I expect to see his recent and untimely passing. I am so sorry for the tremendous loss that you have had to endure. I wish I could offer words of wisdom to ease your pain and grief but I know that nothing will help except praying for strength. Although I have not seen any of you in over twenty years, my love and admiration for each of you has never diminished. I wish you all peace and strength forever. God bless you all.
Alexi Vackicev
We didn't have to be blood for you to be my dad. You accepted me at very young age ,and gave me an opportunity to have a childhood and future that otherwise I may not of had. We had some tough times growing up yet you still found time in your life to coach my little league baseball teams, and not a high school game went by that I couldn't find you and mom in the stands. As I got older you became more than dad, you became my friend and my hero. Mom woukd tell me stories of the things you would do goin out of your way to help anyone who needed it . Not only family but complete strangers as well. You are the most caring and loving man I've ever known. Those stories woukd never been spoke of had not been for mom you never wanted recognition. Despite being a pain in your and moms butt most of my life I learned many things from you and I hope to continue in your path and pay things forward and help those who need itinerary anyway I can. You loved mom unconditionally and for that I will always be grateful. Thank you for all the things you did not only for me, but my children and grandchildren. I LOVE YOU DAD.
My coach from t-ball through junior high. Great father figure!! Great man. Will certainly missed dearly. My sorrows to all of the family. Such a great loss for them.
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Ryan Maurer lit a candle in memory of John Closs
